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Living History - Archeological Awareness

  • Glacial Park & Lost Valley Visitor Center 6720 Keystone Road Richmond, IL, 60071 United States (map)
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Sunday, September 20, Noon–4:00 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park
No registration required. Drop in any time during event hours.

See a stone grinder, flintknapper, and other demonstrations of prehistoric skills. Try your hand at throwing an atlatl while pretending you are on a prehistoric big game hunt. A mounted cavalryman will also be on hand to explain archaeology of the Little Big Horn site. Archaeologists will describe how prehistoric technologies are discovered and interpreted. Examples of artifacts will be on display, including those found at the Powers-Walker House. Bring your own arrowheads or prehistoric tools for identification by professional archaeologists.

Learn more about Powers-Walker House at MCCD.me/PWHouse

Also, don't miss Twilight at the Farmhouse on 10/14 from 6-8pm and Harvest Time in 1858 on 11/8 from 12-4pm.

Earlier Event: September 20
3rd Annual RCD Car & Bike Cruise
Later Event: September 20
Stix and Noodles at Rush Creek